Duplin county has extended the listing period for personal property to February 14, 2025.
All property subject to ad valorem taxes shall be listed as of January 1, unless otherwise provided for in the General Statutes of North Carolina. Listing shall begin on January 2, and continue through FEBRUARY 14, 2025.
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FEMA Public Notice
The United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be receiving subgrant applications from the State of North Carolina for acquisition and demolition or mitigation reconstruction and/or elevation of residential and commercial properties. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 9.12, FEMA hereby gives final notice of the intent to provide statewide funding for these projects under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) as a result of Tropical Storm Helene.
A cumulative Initial Public Notice was published and posted on October 5, 2024, and an amended Initial Public Notice posted on October 17, 2024, for DR-4827-NC located at: https://www.fema.gov/disaster-federal-register-notice/4827-dr-nc-public-notice-amendment-003-0. Comments and other information received were fully evaluated by FEMA along with evaluation of social, economic, environmental, and safety considerations. This serves as a cumulative Final Public Notice for FEMA’s funding action for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) HMGP expedited activities that may be located within, affect, or be affected by floodplains or wetlands.
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Duplin County is Seeking Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Duplin County Volunteers. Special Volunteer Types: Individual (one person), Group/Team (two or more individuals who volunteered together as a team), National Service (volunteers with AmeriCorps, VISTA, or AmeriCorps Seniors), Director of Volunteers-(a paid staff person who exceeds expectations of volunteer management). Areas of Volunteer Service: Veteran/Military, Youth Service, Seniors, Historically Underserved Populations, Disaster, Animals, Cultural, Environment, Health & Human Services, Lifetime Achievement, Other.
The nomination form has more detail under each category.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEASE COUNTY OWNED LAND COUNTY OF DUPLIN – WESTPARK INDUSTRIAL PARK
It is the intent of Duplin County to lease land at its WestPark Industrial Center near Warsaw, NC, for agricultural purposes for the 2025 calendar year. The land lease runs from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Renewals for 2026 and 2027 may be available. The WestPark property is approximately 100 acres combined along West Park Drive, Warsaw, NC, county parcel number 01-E116. Sealed bids were received on Friday, November 8, 2024. The best bid was received by Mr. Ross Thornton in the amount of $178.00 per acre per year.
Anyone wishing to comment on this matter should contact Scotty Summerlin at 910-385-6236 or scott.summerlin@duplincountync.com. No formal action will be taken until this notice has been posted for at least 30 days.
LEASE OF AGRICULTURAL LANDCOUNTY OF DUPLIN
Duplin County is considering leasing land at its WestPark Industrial Center near Warsaw, NC, for farming purposes for the 2025 calendar year. The lease runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Renewals for 2026 and 2027 may be available if the lessee maintains the property in an acceptable manner. The WestPark property available for lease is approximately 100 acres, combined, along West Park Drive in Warsaw, NC (County parcel number 01-E116). The proposed lease excludes approximately 1.5 acres for a new Duplin County Water Supply Well, including ingress and egress. Prospective lessees shall submit sealed offers by mail or in person to:
Duplin County Economic Development Commission
WestPark Lease
Attn: Scotty Summerlin
260 Airport Road, Kenansville, NC 28349
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Section 3 Economic Opportunities
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) administers Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help the state recover from Hurricanes Florence and Matthew. To receive this federal funding, NCORR and its contractors must comply with Section 3 of the Housing & Urban Development Act of 1968. This section of the law states that whenever possible, projects funded by HUD must utilize the following:· Offer employment opportunities to Section 3 workers or targeted Section 3 workers whose income is below the HUD established income limit, especially those who receive government housing assistance.· Contract with businesses that provide economic opportunities for these workers.
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Temporary Operational Changes
Effective immediately, temporary operational adjustments are being implemented in response to current staffing shortages. These changes are crucial to ensure consistent paramedic level coverage across our county, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all individuals in need of emergency medical services.
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NO BROADBAND OR SLOW BROADBAND? We need your help!
The Broadband Infrastructure Office has created a survey to recognize communities who do not have access to high-speed broadband. To assist us in identifying your area, please take a few moments to compete the NC Broadband Survey.
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Bid Opportunities
Duplin County has several bid opportunities for local contractors who meet the required qualifications. If you are interested in these opportunities click here to find more information.
Duplin County’s New Electoral District Map
A Public Hearing took place during the Board of Commissioners regular meeting on November 15, 2021, to receive public comment on a proposal for revised electoral districts based upon 2020 Census data. During this meeting a new Electoral District Map was adopted by resolution.
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